Nanga Damai Homestay

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Located in Damai, Nanga Damai Homestay features a garden and terrace. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge and a bar. The guest house offers an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms have a terrace. A continental breakfast is available daily at the guest house. Kuching is 22 mi from Nanga Damai Homestay. The nearest airport is Kuching Airport, 25 mi from the accommodations. It is preferable that Guests have their own transport, either a car or motorbike/ scooter that can be easily hired in Kuching, online or at the airport. If not, we offer drop-offs to nearby restaurants/cafes located 5-10 mins away for lunch/dinner. We serve breakfast but not other meals. Nanga Damai is Adults only. Guests have to be 18 years or older.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Imre
Hungary Hungary
“Many thanks for driving us, indeed this was a great help. Also for bringing Sarawak Laksha for us.”
Jht
Australia Australia
“location, staff, breakfast, pool and gardens were all great.”
Shaun
Singapore Singapore
“I had a fantastic stay on the property. The room and common spaces were clean and cared for by the wonderful owners and caretakers, who were the best part of my experience. I really appreciated their hospitality! The homestay really is beautiful...”
Max
United States United States
“We absolutely LOVED our stay at Nanga Damai!! It is the perfect spot to explore Taman Nagara Santubong National Park, the Pamai Rainforest, and Bako National Park! Hosts Emily and Willis are wonderful — great recommendations, fun conversation, and...”
Lynn
France France
“Polycarp and his wife made sure we were very welcomed, we enjoyed staying at the homestay very much. Even though there were other guests, the hosts made sure that they are not overbooked and every guest enjoys their space whenever they want and...”
Lester
Singapore Singapore
“The hosts were really friendly and approachable, the room was very clean and very comfortable. A really calm and natural environment to relax in”
Margaret
United States United States
“Perfect place. Loved everything. The amazing location and views. The wonderful hosts. The lovely pool and sunning areas. The comfortable room with a private deck. We lay on comfortable deck chairs watching a troop of monkeys swinging through the...”
Anna
Germany Germany
“Very nice private guesthouse, which is surrounded by nature. A small waterfall splashes next to the house and if you are lucky, you can watch monkeys, which either jump from tree to tree or steal fruit in the garden of the house and have a good...”
Nur
Malaysia Malaysia
“Enviroment and vibes very peaceful after you comeback from festival”
Luc
Belgium Belgium
“Emily and Willis were good hosts. We appreciated the complimentary pick-ups and drop-offs by Willis (multiple times). Emily assisted in organizing an excursion to the Wetlands. Very cosy swimming pool and garden.”

Managed by Nanga Damai Homestay

Company review score: 9.7Based on 169 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Nanga Damai means “home of peace” in the Iban language, and that’s what you will experience when you stay at Nanga Damai. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our comfortable architect designed home, set in an exotic tropical garden surrounded by the rainforest with stunning views of the South China Sea. Nanga Damai is a family home in a unique setting, made all the more enjoyable thanks to the pleasure of welcoming guests and enjoying their company. We have been open to guests since 2000, and in that time we have made lasting friendships with people from all corners of the world.

Neighborhood info

Nanga Damai is situated at Damai on the Santubong peninsula, on the steeply sloping foothills of Mount Santubong (903m), approximately 33 km from Kuching. The house is right at the very edge of Gunung Santubong National Park, and is surrounded by dense primary jungle on three sides. The front of the house overlooks the South China Sea, with panoramic views of the mountains of Southwest Sarawak. The nearest airport is Kuching Airport, 40 km from the accommodation. It is preferable that Guests have their own transport, either a car or motorbike/ scooter that can be easily hired in Kuching, online or at the airport. If not, we offer drop-offs to nearby restaurants/cafes located 5-10 mins away for lunch/dinner. We serve breakfast but not other meals. Dinner is subjected to availability upon request. Nanga Damai is Adults only. Guests have to be 18 years or older.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Nanga Damai Homestay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 100 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 60 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Nanga Damai Homestay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.